The second season of the The 11Eleven11 project will begin January 2013 and is expected to be an even more exciting year for the sophomore class with some new elements to the program. The participants will be taking on the challenge of producing an episodic television series during a more extensive training period. In addition to the 11 Directors, 11 Producers and 11 Writers, The 11Eleven11 Project will add 11 Editors for for the upcoming season, as well as incorporate  The 11 Players: An Actor’s Collective initiative, Studio 11 Films’ newest project. These collaborative groups will join forces to create a creative explosion that will be so dynamic, the program will be known and respected in the film industry all over the world. 

Registration is now open for The 11Eleven11 Project. Please visit our website studio11films.com for more information. 

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Written by first-time SAG writer, Konahe Jernigan, “Boost of Love” offers a light hearted revelation about the often overlooked emotional journeys among the elderly and seniors.  At any age, we can find ourselves depressed, jaded, and reawakened… and of course, we can find ourselves in love.  The main character James, played by the talented, John Schmedes is forced to make choices that will give him the instant gratification he yearns for or a life of foreseeable loneliness.  Konahe’s got love for seniors and offers us a tip to spread the love.  She expresses, “Something as simple as helping with groceries or saying ‘hello’ can go a long way.”  We’re sure this film is bound to head in the same direction. 

Digital filmmaker and Producer of “Boost of Love,” Marques Trusoul wants you to walk away from this film wondering how on earth the team shot this film in only one day.  Trusoul loves a challenge, it was one of the main reasons he wished to tackle this film and his all-star team really scored.  First-time comedy director, Roxzane T. Mims was a little apprehensive about guiding a comedy but stepped out of her drama comfort zone to bring out top notch performances from her actors.  Mims states in Rolling Out Magazine, “It’s a sweet, make you giggle, shake your head, and walk away with a big smile romantic comedy.”  Mims can add another credit to her list of talents.  Directing Comedy… check.

One of the most amazing assets to The 11Eleven11 Project, is that each film comes equipped with industry mentors- Standard.  This crew was lucky enough to score film/television star, producer and educator, Terri J. Vaughn and business partner Cas Sigers Beedles, also a successful producer and writer. 

Laugh out loud alongside this awesome cast and crew on 11/11 as they premiere their film in addition to the other talented 10 at The BronzeLens Film Festival screening of The 11Eleven11 Project.   You can purchase tickets here and meet and greet this awesome cast & crew at the post-screening reception.  See you all very soon.

Let us rewind approximately, oh say, 11 months ago.  A gang of 33 film makers were taken on a whirlwind adventure to create 11 SAG short-films under the direction of really cool master instructors, all within a super strict time frame, limited budget, grueling shooting schedule and a heck of a lot of Red Bull.  We bring you, The 11Eleven11 Project™ and it’s pretty sweet. 

This freshman class of 11 writers, 11 directors, and 11 producers, were arranged in 11 mini film crews to produce 11-minute shorts, complete with their very own awesome celebrity mentor to star in each movie.   We proudly admit that our “Junior Crew” earned bragging rights for being the only team to produce their short UNDER budget and ON TIME.  Not bad for a 13-year-old writer, 16-year-old director and 14-year-old producer.  After weeks of intensive training involving writing, casting, shooting, editing, marketing, and (sometimes bleeding, sweating, and crying), these fine folks are finally ready to show you their goods on an equally fine day during one of the coolest film festivals to hit the peach state, The BronzeLens Film Festival on 11/11@11am (of course). 

We’re all pretty big dreamers around here so when we wished upon a star for amazing and selfless individuals to help propel this movement, we sort of overshot our target by a long haul.  There are those untouchable famous people from Hollywood, and then… there are our mentors:  LisaRaye McCoy, Carl Payne, Miquel A. Nunez Jr., Tommy Ford, Mel Jackson, Rockmond Dunbar, Tatyana Ali, Terri j. Vaughn, Leon Robinson, Christoher B. Pearman, Howard Gibson, Diane Ashford, Rhonda Baraka, and Shandra McDonald-Bradford.  Seriously, we love them and you will too.

So do your artsy fartsy film friends a favor and support their flicks at The BronzeLens Film Festival screening of, The 11Eleven11 Project™ so you can see what they’ve been yapping about these past several months.  One more thing, bring the kids along to the special 2pm screening of our only children’s film, “The Chronicles of Nathan Gregory” starring 2 first-time youth actors, it’s one of our favorites.  Until then, check out the official trailer here and please “like” us at facebook/Studioelevenfilms.  Click here for tickets and for all things BronzeLens, visit www.bronzelensfilmfestival.com.

We love you.

THE 11ELEVEN11 PROJECT™ POISED TO MAKE HISTORY

11 Directors, 11 Producers, 11 Writers, 11 Films in 11 Weeks
Lead by Film Industries Elite!

Atlanta, GA (February 12, 2012) On February 25, 2012, The-11Eleven11 Project™ a journey of a lifetime for talented dreamers who have tremendous stories to tell is slated to kick-off in Atlanta. In just 11 weeks, under the guidance of some of the film industries most documented veterans, 11 writers, 11 directors and 11 producers will be trained and coached to create 11 short films. The-11Eleven11 Project™ will provide a groundbreaking and revolutionary opportunity for aspiring and emergent writers, directors and producers to catapult their careers and become bona fide filmmakers.

The 11Eleven11 Project™ was created by Studio 11 Films in association with actor/director Kim Fields (currently Directing for Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), award winning writer/director Ed Weinberger (writer for Cosby Show, Mary Tyler Moore, Taxi) and actor/producer Mel Jackson (Living Single, Deliver Us From Eva and Motives) to connect the creativity of producers, directors, and writers trained to successfully create and produce quality film products. The 11Eleven11 Project™ is a unique and revolutionary program designed for the next generation of creative artists who dream of a career as a screenwriter, film director or producer.

Only 33 people will be accepted into the prestigious program to become the honorary freshman class of The-11Eleven11 Project™ 2012. During the weeks of February 25 – May 6, 2012, an intensive hands-on training and mentoring boot camp will take place. Under the guidance of renowned resident instructors, Dianne Ashford (Producer/Symmetry Entertainment), Rhonda Baraka (TV & Screenwriter), and Shandra McDonald-Bradford (Director/Performing Arts Instructor); the trainees will gain invaluable insight into the craft of filmmaking.

At the end of The-11Eleven11 Project™, these creative minds will receive Red One Camera Certification, IMBD credit on 11 completed short films, with 11 industry professionals (i.e. LisaRaye, Carl Payne, Terri Vaughn, Rockmond Dunbar, Tommy Ford, Denise Dowse, Anna Marie Horsford, Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Stan Foster, Alton Glass and Leon), submission to 11 prominent film festivals and potential residual income through a DVD distribution deal.

About Studio 11 Films:

Atlanta-based, Studio 11 Films is an independent producer and distributor of top quality film and web series projects co- founded by Mel Jackson (Actor/Producer), Breyuna Williams (Entertainment Attorney), and Sharon Tomlinson (20-year marketing veteran and principal at Blueprint Acting Studios). Studio 11 Films is the production company behind The 11Eleven11 Project™, the revolutionary and unique filmmakers’ collaboration.

For more information or to register for The 11Eleven11 Project™ - Log onto  www.studio11films.com

For information about acting classes – Log onto www.blueprint4hollywood.com
-or- call 770-649-5663

Click here to download the Press Release in PDF format.

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Mel Jackson and Tommy Ford on air with KISS 104.1′s Art Terrell about The 11Eleven11 Project™ !